The Contractor Training Grants from the Indiana Office of Energy Development fund advanced training and certification for residential energy efficiency and electrification contractors across Indiana.
Funder: Indiana Office of Energy Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Total Indiana allotment: $3.35 million; individual award sizes and durations not specified.
Summary: Supports training, testing, and certification for residential energy efficiency and electrification contractors in Indiana.
The Contractor Training Grants program, administered by the Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED) in partnership with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, aims to advance the training, testing, and certification of residential energy efficiency and electrification contractors throughout Indiana. This initiative prepares contractors and their employees to implement energy-efficient technologies in homes, reduces training costs, and expands access to essential workforce development tools. The program also emphasizes collaboration with community organizations to ensure equitable statewide participation and outcomes.